MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn1700

Q: Is the Kawasaki Vn1700 reliable?

Across 37 Kawasaki Vn1700 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Vn1700?

The typical Kawasaki Vn1700 in our data has covered around 21,285 miles.

37 vehicles · 373 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 37 Kawasaki Vn1700 vehicles and 373 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1700 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,285 miles.

Vehicles

373

MOT tests

1,679

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn1700 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1700 MOT tests:

Other63%
Brakes16%
Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Emissions & nuisance10%
Lamps & electrical10%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Steering4%
Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Vn1700 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Vn1700's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	31	94%
4	32	91%
5	33	82%
6	32	91%
7	34	88%
8	28	96%
9	29	86%
10	23	100%
11	25	92%
12	21	95%
13	22	95%
14	20	100%
15	18	94%
16	17	82%
17	8	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (37)

Most common Kawasaki Vn1700 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1700 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (11 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d) (3 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Vn1700 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	1	7	100%	3,499
2011	6	52	94%	16,857
2010	9	104	89%	19,577
2009	21	210	91%	24,130

Kawasaki Vn1700 reliability FAQ

Across 37 Kawasaki Vn1700 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1700 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn1700 in our data has covered around 21,285 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn1700

See how the Kawasaki Vn1700 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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